This beautiful and deeply moving narrative tells the inspiring story of Helen Bishop, a distinguished early Bahá'í teacher. Helen's dedication and service to the Faith led to her appointment as Director of the International Bahá'í Bureau in Geneva, a role she accepted with great responsibility. In recognition of her abilities, the Guardian wrote to her:
You are the right person who is needed now that the International Bahá'í Bureau is acquiring an important international status in the administration.
Helen's influence on the Bahá'í community was profound. May Maxwell, in a heartfelt letter, described Helen's spiritual radiance:
You are a pearl of the kingdom. As the Master said, 'a pearl of great price, ' and you will affect profoundly the main springs and sources of the spiritual life and inspiration of the Cause ...